1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 48

L You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the thighs. a crash, this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely If to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a suddenstop or a crash. if To unlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle. 1-33